Music to malice: Racist comments flood video of Ethiopian tribe learning Pardesi Jana Nahin

An Indian vlogger visiting Ethiopia shared a sweet moment of interaction with the Mursi tribe. However, his video of the moment received racist remarks.

Updated on: Mar 15, 2025, 15:50:14 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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An Indian vlogger teaching the members of an Ethiopian tribe how to sing in Hindi has surfaced online. In the video, the content creator sings the popular song Pardesi Jana Nahin, as the tribe members repeat the lyrics after him. However, this sweet moment of cultural exchange turned sour after several people left nasty remarks, commenting on the skin colour of the tribal people.

Indian vlogger Vinod Kumar with members of the Mursi tribe in Ethiopia. (Instagram/roamingvinu)

“Night camping with Mursi tribe in Ethiopia,” Instagram user Vinod Kumar wrote while posting the video. In the video, Vinod Kumar is seen sitting on the ground with an empty can in front of him. The tribe members are sitting around him.

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As the video progresses, he plays the jar and sings a line of the Hindi song. Then, the tribe repeats. They go on to sing the first few lines of the track. Throughout the rest of the video, they continue to sing the song.

The track Pardesi Jana Nahin was sung by Bela Sulakhe and Suresh Wadkar. It is from the 1996 film Raja Hindustani.

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How did social media react?

The video prompted various comments. While some people shared heart emoticons, others expressed how they loved the video. An individual said that the song sung by Kumar is their favourite track. A few, however, dropped racist remarks commenting on the skin colour of the members of the Ethiopian tribe.

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Who is Vinod Kumar?

The Indian vlogger runs an Instagram, as well as, a YouTube channel. At the time of writing this report, he had over 1.2 lakh followers on Instagram and nearly 1.9 lakh subscribers on YouTube. His social media pages are filled with various videos showing his travel adventures. His recent series captures him exploring Africa.

What are your thoughts on this video of interaction between people from two corners of the world?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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